Whys?

Michael John · Post by **Michael John** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:10 am

Recently, my scary thinking has turned to the whys of everything. For example, why is the sky blue, why are things shaped the way they are, colors, you name it. Not really scary, but the fear is that I cannot stop thinking and just accept. Anyone have any suggestions. Thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:35 am

I have thoughts like these.My main why thought is that I think "why am I here", I wish I could be some help. It makes me feel better to know that I am not the only person that thinks this way. I feel like I need to 'find" myself, and I will not be so lost. I hope somebody will post some words of wisdom. I think that will benefit the both of us.

Miss Katie · Post by **Miss Katie** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:24 am

Hi Mike,
I'm hoping my experiences with "Why" will help without making you feel like I did (and do sometimes)...

I'm a field service technician and "why? is a core of my work, but I find myself asking it of everything in my life. I find I use "why" to distract myself from what I need and want to do by examining the questions I can never answer completely. It's like reading cookbooks, but never cooking from them; you take the time without getting the pleasure. People around me tell me to just relax and let it go, to which I can respond "how" (just another form of "why") and avoid facing the challenge in front of me. Eventually, you just have to relax and let it flow; how to reach that point depends on you (sorry, no easy answers I know of or I'd write the ultimate self help book

). I found the Relaxation and the Bonus programs help me in this, even though I have a really hard time concentrating on them long enough to finish a session in one sitting. I transfered the program's CDs onto my mp3 player, which jumps back to the point I stopped and makes restaring really easy. Hope this helps as much as I want it to for you - drop me a line if I can do anything to help. Keep looking up, just not when birds are flying over :p !!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:30 am

Pookey and Bear: Thank you so much for your replies. Pookey, back on February 22, I posted a topic exactly describing the "why am I here?" question and anxiety. Understand exactly. Check out the replies. Boon always has thoughtful messages. Looking back, my anxiety started with a panic attack during which I felt that I was going to lose my mind. Changed everything. Over the years, the anxiety has morphed into fears of objects, life, death and now the whys of everything. Wake up in the morning and say what is it going to be today? I am trying to live in the present and like Bear, try to let it flow. It does become frustrating as I realize that there are really no great answers and while working on faith, just cannot seem to let go. Control issue. Let us stay in touch on these issues as I feel better knowing that you are out there. Best

CarolM · Post by **CarolM** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:55 pm

Here for each other... Take my hand and let me help when I am strong. Reach down and pull me up when you are